Arbitration Statistics 2019- How did arbitration institutions fare in 2019?
The International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC") recently published its full statistical report for the year 2019, which revealed a slight increase in the number...
Protection of foreign investments in Argentina
Overview
Should a foreign investor have its assets expropriated (whether directly, or through creeping expropriation or regulatory encroachment), a qualifying investor would have claims...
COVID-19 pandemic increases force majeure and hardship claims in Brazil
The COVID-19 pandemic increases claims aiming at avoiding or reviewing contractual obligations based on arguments of force majeure and/or hardship. Giuliana Schunk and Joaquim...
How Brazilian arbitral institutions are reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis required the Brazilian people to adapt their routine to contain the spread of the virus. The arbitration institutions could not act...
City of São Paulo enacts a law to foster arbitration and mediation
On March 19, 2020, the City of São Paulo enacted Law 17.324/2020, to foster out of court resolution of disputes. The purpose is to...
International Arbitration Yearbook, 13th Edition – now available!
We are pleased to announce that the latest edition of the Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook is now available. This year, in recognition of...
The Year Ahead 2020 – developments in global litigation and arbitration
We are pleased to inform you that The Year Ahead 2020 – our publication looking at key developments in global litigation and arbitration for...
Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook 2019-2020 – Chile
CHILE
Rodrigo DÃaz de Valdés and Ignacio Naudon
A. LEGISLATION AND RULES
A.1Â Â Â Â Â Legislation
Arbitration in Chile continues to be primarily governed by the Organic Code of Courts...
Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook 2019-2020 – Peru
PERU
Ana MarÃa Arrarte, MarÃa del Carmen Tovar Gil and Javier Ferrero.
A. LEGISLATION AND RULES
A.1Â Â Â Â Â Legislation
International arbitration in Peru continues to be governed by the...
Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook 2019-2020 – Mexico
MEXICO
Javier Navarro Velasco, Javier Navarro Treviño and Francisco Franco
A. LEGISLATION AND RULES
A.1 Legislation
The Commercial Code ("Code") governs international and domestic arbitration in Mexico. The...